TrickyDicky 0 #1 February 13, 2004 I have a sabre 170 with about 500 jumps on. I experience constant end cell closure on the left side, and my rigger said this is due to small tares in the cross port venting, which I have now had hot-knifed out to prevent them getting worse. Apparently this is perfectly normal ware for this many jumps. She said I will keep getting the end cell closure. But, why is it that you get end cell closure when the cross ports are bigger. I would have thought it would help prevent it. Could someone explain. UK Skydiver for all your UK skydiving needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #2 February 13, 2004 How much do you way. Sometimes if the canopy is under loaded the end cells will stay closed even on a brand new canopy.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pds 0 #3 February 13, 2004 larger ports = less pressure ?namaste, motherfucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #4 February 13, 2004 not sure about the crossport thing. For me, closed end cells usually means I had a very nice soft opening, and I like em that way. Now, if they won't inflate, or inflate, and then drop off again, then maybe I would be worried.my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrickyDicky 0 #5 February 13, 2004 I weigh about 12.5st, so my wing loading is about 1.15. No problems getting them out though. Tug on the risers does that. UK Skydiver for all your UK skydiving needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #6 February 13, 2004 QuoteI weigh about 12.5st, so my wing loading is about 1.15. No problems getting them out though. Tug on the risers does that. I would venture to say that is more of the problem than anything else. My canopy is loaded at about 1.4 and i get end cell closure on every jump. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
